Golden Record
The Dangerous Summer · 2013
39 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic hooks intertwine with raw emotional lyrics, creating a reflective sound that captures the essence of youthful introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drowning — This track exemplifies the album's emotional core, exploring themes of despair through a soaring chorus that contrasts with its introspective verses.
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Miles Apart — A standout ballad that showcases the band's lyrical prowess, reflecting on distance and longing with poignant imagery and heartfelt delivery.
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Anchor — Closing the album with a sense of resolution, this track encapsulates the journey of self-acceptance and finding stability amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic hooks with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered guitar melodies, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Drowning' and 'Knives'.
- The album closes with 'Anchor', which features a gradual deceleration in tempo and a reflective tone, contrasting with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- emotional release through introspection
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Golden Record was The Dangerous Summer's third studio album, following their self-titled release in 2011. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene after overcoming lineup changes and struggles with their previous label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Maine· Mayday Parade· All Time Low
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Catholic Girls 3:43
- 2 Sins 3:31
- 3 Drowning 4:12
- 4 Knives 3:51
- 5 Honesty 3:45
- 6 We Will Wait in the Fog 4:17
- 7 Miles Apart 5:04
- 8 Into the Comfort 3:18
- 9 I’m So Pathetic 3:38
- 10 Anchor 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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